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DiNapoli Report Examines Broadband Availability, Access and Affordability in NYC
A new report by Comptroller DiNapoli examined issues related to broadband availability access and affordability across New York Citys neighborhoods and found that despite high availability one in four households had no cable fiberoptic or digital subscriber line internet subscription as of 2023
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-report-examines-broadband-availability-access-and-affordability-nycDiNapoli: NYC Office Market Will Take Years to Recover From Pandemic
… is an open question, however, as employers continue to offer work-from-home options, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … report found that average asking rents showed little change in the early stages of the pandemic, but began to fall …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/10/dinapoli-nyc-office-market-will-take-years-recover-pandemicOpinion 95-32
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Deposits and Investments … governments, including fire districts. All public deposits in excess of the amount insured under the provisions of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act must be secured in accordance with subdivision 3 of section 10. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-32DiNapoli Report Tracks MTA's Shifting Revenue Streams
… The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) pays for its … to significant shifts in those streams of income, a new report from State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli details. … compared to 2019 as the retail vacancy rate in the New York City Transit system is currently 31%. While certain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-report-tracks-mtas-shifting-revenue-streamsDiNapoli: MTA Financial Outlook Improved
… (MTA) budget has improved considerably over the past year thanks to the economic recovery as well as low energy costs … MTA budget has improved considerably over the past year thanks to the economic recovery as well as low energy costs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-mta-financial-outlook-improvedDiNapoli: Fix Delays With Child Support Payments
… New York had the nation's second-highest balance of undistributed child support collections (UDC), totaling … DiNapoli's auditors identified a number of problems that need correcting. "Child support payments are languishing in … "These delays hurt the families and children that need this money. It's important for state officials to work …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/dinapoli-fix-delays-child-support-paymentsOversight and Monitoring of the Universal Pre-Kindergarten Program
… suitable for children. In January 2014, the New York City (NYC) Administration released an implementation plan to dramatically expand NYC’s existing pre-kindergarten program.¹ The expanded UPK … as needed. The UPK program is funded by the State and NYC. The State’s portion is based on a State Education …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/07/oversight-and-monitoring-universal-pre-kindergarten-programLocal Government – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… (LFY) in 2020. As the single largest source of revenue for local governments, real property taxes accounted for $37 billion, or 43.3 percent, of total revenue ($85.2 billion) for local governments not including New York City. School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/local-governmentDiNapoli: Audit Recommends Stronger Oversight of NYC’s Artificial Intelligence Programs
… in several programs that can directly impact New Yorkers’ lives, an audit released today by New York State Comptroller … and Policy Officer (AMPO). When OTI replaced the AMPO, many of the previous administration’s goals for creating … development tools that can help educators improve their communication skills. Auditors found that the NYPD has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-audit-recommends-stronger-oversight-nycs-artificial-intelligence-programsSUNY Bulletin No. SU-300
… in NYC $15.00 (effective December 31, 2018) will continue Nassau, Suffolk or Westchester County $14.00* Other (job location outside of NYC, Nassau, Suffolk or Westchester Counties) $12.50 *The … for employees whose job location is within the counties of Nassau, Suffolk or Westchester will not be automatically …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-300-december-2020-increase-minimum-wage-employees-employedOpinion 91-56
… (as including accounts payable and contractual obligations for purposes of termination of a public authority) PUBLIC … subdivision thereof shall not be deemed a liability for the purposes of this section. (emphasis added) The … to the Authority. The term "liabilities" is not defined for purposes of section 2828. "Liability", however, is a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-56DiNapoli: More New Yorkers Facing Food Insecurity, Tariffs and Federal Funding Cuts Could Worsen Problem
… York City metropolitan area have risen 25.2% since 2019 and low-income households are paying substantially more … largest share (12.9%) of overall annual household spending for the average household, or about $9,664, in 2022-23, … leaving many lower-income households struggling to pay for groceries even though inflation has since cooled. Between …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-more-new-yorkers-facing-food-insecurity-tariffs-and-federal-funding-cuts-could-worsenDiNapoli: Wall Street Bonuses Fell 44% in 2008
… Cash bonuses paid by Wall Street firms to their New York City employees declined by 44 percent in … executives and many have voluntarily forgone bonuses, but it did not impose limitations for lower-level employees. “A … already lost tens of thousands of jobs and the industry is still continuing to write off toxic assets. It’s painfully …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2009/01/dinapoli-wall-street-bonuses-fell-44-2008Compliance With Jonathan's Law
… Disabilities (subsequently renamed the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities). Jonathan’s … facilities operated, licensed, or certified by the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities, the Office of … State Incident Management and Reporting System (NIMRS) for Facilities to record and report incidents to OMH’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/07/19/compliance-jonathans-lawComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Springs as well as an audit of inmate hospital costs in Chautauqua, Clinton, Erie, Jefferson, Orleans, Oswego, Rensselaer and Westchester counties . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … with the Office of State Comptroller until April 2014. In addition, district officials used a request for proposal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-267
… Mid-Hudson Increases Affected Employees Eligible employees in the following bargaining units who meet the eligibility … SA, SD, SG, SK, SN, SR, SY, S9) provides for an increase in Location Pay for employees located in the City of New York and the Counties of Nassau, Rockland, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-267-october-2018-ucs-increases-location-pay-and-location-pay-midLehman College – Controls Over Bank Accounts
… Purpose To determine whether the City University of New York’s (CUNY) Central Office (Central) and Lehman College … 2013 through December 4, 2014, CUNY reported 336 active or closed bank accounts, including 14 at Lehman. In addition, … Form.” The UC notifies the college within five business days of the receipt of the form as to whether there …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/04/21/lehman-college-controls-over-bank-accountsDiNapoli Releases Annual IDA Report
… New York's local Industrial Development Agencies (IDAs) reported 4,320 active … procedures and reporting. Annual Report Performance of Industrial Development Agencies in New York State IDA Data by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-releases-annual-ida-reportDiNapoli: Audit Finds Counties Are Not Checking Prices and Scales at Retailers
An audit of 10 counties found that some did not adequately test the accuracy of retail prices or test scanners scales and devices used to price weigh or measure goods at grocery stores gas stations and other retail locations to make sure that consumers were paying the correct price
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-audit-finds-counties-are-not-checking-prices-and-scales-retailersDepartment of Health (Department) Examination of Travel Expenses
… $37,795 in questionable travel expenses. This includes: (i) $19,978 in excessive personal mileage reimbursements; (ii) … 30 days from the end of travel. Train supervisory staff on how to properly review expense reports prior to approving and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/03/20/department-health-department-examination-travel-expenses